Transferring iTunes Library to a New Computer, Using SycToy [No longer Available]

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Transferring iTunes Library to a New Computer, Using SycToy [No longer Available]

I was previously advised to back up and/or transfer my iTunes library [playlists and all...] using SyncToy. Now I find that SyncToy is no longer available. I have my whole library on a stand-alone hard drive, using SyncToy. What can you suggest?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Dec 8, 2025 1:51 PM

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azaksalmarzur28

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Dec 11, 2025 1:48 AM in response to geof from burley woodhead

SyncToy being discontinued does NOT affect your ability to restore or migrate your entire iTunes library.

To transfer your library:

Install iTunes
Copy your entire iTunes folder from your external drive to your new PC
Hold SHIFT while opening iTunes
Select iTunes Library.itl
Everything (songs + playlists + metadata) is restored perfectly

Or you can run iTunes directly from the external drive without copying anything.

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